Strahan ATV adventure

Tasmania’s West Coast offers visitors a range of attractions and experiences. The shifting sands of Henty Dunes are the largest moving mobile mass in the country, and the perfect place to enjoy spectacular scenery and a dose of adrenaline.

Tasmania’s West Coast offers visitors a range of attractions and experiences, with long stretches of wild ocean beach and rainforests to explore, and massive sand dunes to conquer. The shifting sands of Henty Dunes are the largest moving mobile mass in the country, and the perfect place to enjoy spectacular scenery and a dose of adrenalin. Self-confessed rev-head Charli Robinson discovered the best way to explore them.

The small towns of Western Tasmania are rich in history and natural wonders. The picturesque, harbourside village of Strahan is best known as the gateway to the World Heritage Wilderness area, and the perfect destination for nature lovers.

Located just north of the town of Strahan, the Henty Dunes reach heights of about 30 metres and extend the western coast for 15 km. The dunes are ideal for walking and tobogganing, and provide the perfect playground for ATVs.

Believed to be over 10,000 years old, the dunes were formed by the Roaring Forties, a wind that blows uninterrupted from South America, gaining speed all the way to Tasmania. It’s an easy 1.5 kilometre walk through the dunes to Ocean Beach, Tasmania’s longest beach.

Ian Hall started up Strahan ATV Adventures in 2016 because of his love of the area. He wanted to share with visitors what he described as “an amazing backyard” that changes every day. His action-packed ATV tours are an exhilarating sightseeing experience in a truly unique setting.

Charli marvelled at the vast and varied landscape around her – a desert among the rainforest of Tasmania’s West Coast. With beaches, mountains and rainforests in such close proximity, Charli was blown away by the natural beauty and charm of this remote area.

Charli loved getting her own chance to get behind the wheel, which is an opportunity open to anyone with a full license. Within no time, Charli was charging down the dunes like a pro.

There are a range of tour options available including day tours and sunset tours, and Ian does his best to accommodate special requests. The tours are adventurous and informative, showing the beauty of the area and telling the history of the west.

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